Comments on: Two minute warning at the political Super Bowl http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: gerry http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-4/#comment-176574 gerry Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:55:08 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176574 I cannot believe David Gergen suggesing Barack should offer her the VP role. David knows all the Clinton baggage and the republicans already have adds exposing it in the can ready to run. If she's the VP McCain wins I cannot believe David Gergen suggesing Barack should offer her the VP role. David knows all the Clinton baggage and the republicans already have adds exposing it in the can ready to run.

If she's the VP McCain wins

]]> By: Chérie, Miami http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-4/#comment-176572 Chérie, Miami Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:49:43 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176572 Senator Clinton and her family has been stabbing Senator Obama until the last minute when it was not even necessary which prove a underlying hostility. If ever she become the VP I am afraid it will turn to a McMellan perpetual criticism. Senator Clinton and her family has been stabbing Senator Obama until the last minute when it was not even necessary which prove a underlying hostility. If ever she become the VP I am afraid it will turn to a McMellan perpetual criticism.

]]> By: mm http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-4/#comment-176566 mm Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:35:26 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176566 Let's move forward not backwards, keep the old angry Clintons completely out of the white house. We don't need anymore of the Bushs' and Clintons' "age and experience". Let's move forward not backwards, keep the old angry Clintons completely out of the white house. We don't need anymore of the Bushs' and Clintons' "age and experience".

]]> By: Alec - Barbados (Caribbean Paradise) http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-4/#comment-176564 Alec - Barbados (Caribbean Paradise) Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:33:30 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176564 There are precedents, may I add, and valid reasons for a candidate who is well ahead in the primaries (Pres. Clinton, Reagan, to name two) to be beaten in the last few contests. Obama won this fairly and squarely. The rules were broken by Fl and MI and were again broken last Saturday by the DNC rules committee to give Sen. Clinton an advantage, which she didnt deserve ACCORDING TO THE RULES. There are precedents, may I add, and valid reasons for a candidate who is well ahead in the primaries (Pres. Clinton, Reagan, to name two) to be beaten in the last few contests. Obama won this fairly and squarely. The rules were broken by Fl and MI and were again broken last Saturday by the DNC rules committee to give Sen. Clinton an advantage, which she didnt deserve ACCORDING TO THE RULES.

]]> By: Michael http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-4/#comment-176556 Michael Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:21:25 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176556 This is my second presidential election cycle I am able to vote in and honestly I am sick and tired of all the bickering going on between supporters of the two campaigns. This year we only have one chance to make sure a third Bush term doesn't happen. Now with both candidates being history making candidates, the first female and the first black, it isn't surprising that there would be many hurt feelings for the candidate who lost the nomination. However I really hope people put it into perspective. Now I know that the nomination isn't technically over, but it does look like Obama's win. As for the first female Democratic nominee it does look like Hillary Clinton has broken enough barriers to make that happen, just not in this year. Whether Hillary runs again in 2012 or 2016 or whether another female runs for the Presidency they will be taken seriously, as they should be, because of what Hillary has accomplished. However the most pressing issue right now is to make sure that the failed domestic policies and the disastrous foreign policies of this George Bush administration are unable to continue. This is my second presidential election cycle I am able to vote in and honestly I am sick and tired of all the bickering going on between supporters of the two campaigns. This year we only have one chance to make sure a third Bush term doesn't happen.

Now with both candidates being history making candidates, the first female and the first black, it isn't surprising that there would be many hurt feelings for the candidate who lost the nomination. However I really hope people put it into perspective.

Now I know that the nomination isn't technically over, but it does look like Obama's win. As for the first female Democratic nominee it does look like Hillary Clinton has broken enough barriers to make that happen, just not in this year. Whether Hillary runs again in 2012 or 2016 or whether another female runs for the Presidency they will be taken seriously, as they should be, because of what Hillary has accomplished.

However the most pressing issue right now is to make sure that the failed domestic policies and the disastrous foreign policies of this George Bush administration are unable to continue.

]]> By: Marc Wise http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-4/#comment-176555 Marc Wise Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:20:24 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176555 David Gergen, one more time you have shone the light for all of us to see what remained to be seen. Excellent advise to the contenders. Let's hope they do take it. David Gergen, one more time you have shone the light for all of us to see what remained to be seen.

Excellent advise to the contenders. Let's hope they do take it.

]]> By: Rheem http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-4/#comment-176553 Rheem Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:13:16 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176553 Instead of sticking to the topic, this blog seems to be a meeting place for HRC supporters to cry in their beer. HRC supporters, if you want to whine about how unfair your candidate was treated I am sure there is a local tavern in your community and leave the blogging to those who can remain on topic. Instead of sticking to the topic, this blog seems to be a meeting place for HRC supporters to cry in their beer. HRC supporters, if you want to whine about how unfair your candidate was treated I am sure there is a local tavern in your community and leave the blogging to those who can remain on topic.

]]> By: elaine http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-4/#comment-176552 elaine Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:09:47 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176552 I am so sick of hearing about Rev. Wright.....I have been a member of my church for 29 years....I show up on Easter and Christmas...how do we know that he even went to church every Sunday. I don't really care about a candidates religion....I want a person in there that has some intelligence to run this country. If you want a religious leader than lets ask the pope or some leading Baptist minister to run for the job. Religion should have nothing to do with polictics... all you folks do seem to cling to your religion. I am so sick of hearing about Rev. Wright.....I have been a member of my church for 29 years....I show up on Easter and Christmas...how do we know that he even went to church every Sunday. I don't really care about a candidates religion....I want a person in there that has some intelligence to run this country. If you want a religious leader than lets ask the pope or some leading Baptist minister to run for the job. Religion should have nothing to do with polictics... all you folks do seem to cling to your religion.

]]> By: Mel http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-4/#comment-176538 Mel Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:51:41 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176538 What is now clear when I read the postings of Senator Hillary Rodham Clintons supporters is that many do not know her political platform on the issues. This is what she and Senator Barack Obama share - strong Democratic positions on healthcare, mortgage crisis, tax cuts, environment, and to some extent a sensible withdrawal of troops from Iraq. For Clinton's supporters, especially women, to say they support Senator McCain tells me they have drank the kool-aid. Senator McCain is anti-choice, anti-stem cell research, against gay marriage, and wants to keep the troops in Iraq indefinitely. How can a Democrat vote for 4 more years of a Bush agenda? Lets hope common sense prevail and Dems don't cut of their noses to spite their faces. What is now clear when I read the postings of Senator Hillary Rodham Clintons supporters is that many do not know her political platform on the issues. This is what she and Senator Barack Obama share – strong Democratic positions on healthcare, mortgage crisis, tax cuts, environment, and to some extent a sensible withdrawal of troops from Iraq. For Clinton's supporters, especially women, to say they support Senator McCain tells me they have drank the kool-aid. Senator McCain is anti-choice, anti-stem cell research, against gay marriage, and wants to keep the troops in Iraq indefinitely. How can a Democrat vote for 4 more years of a Bush agenda? Lets hope common sense prevail and Dems don't cut of their noses to spite their faces.

]]> By: Mike http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-4/#comment-176535 Mike Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:42:20 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176535 Alex, Who would you prefer to be president, it sounds like you just can't handle your own life so you look for someone to blame? Life's rough but get off your ass and do something about it instead of being a lazy do nothing bum that lets his life fall apart. Your problems are your fault my friend Alex,

Who would you prefer to be president, it sounds like you just can't handle your own life so you look for someone to blame? Life's rough but get off your ass and do something about it instead of being a lazy do nothing bum that lets his life fall apart. Your problems are your fault my friend

]]> By: Gail http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-4/#comment-176534 Gail Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:37:27 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176534 Doesn't anybody get the big picture here??? Obama has "Dr. Phil'd Hillary. Like Dr Phil finesses his relationship with his wife, totally letting her appear as the core, the strength, supporting her limp noodle book etc etc---when he is clearly the intellectual, economic and insightful force of the duo--"Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?" mantra--- Obama and his camp have done much the same thing. BRILLIANT strategists. Brilliant. Obama didn't "lose" the second half of this game. He GAVE it to her. Yes, he fought hard in NC and won, and everything tipped toward him. Everyone called the race right then, but when she didn't withdraw. He Dr Phil'ed her from then on. He battled in Ohio and Indiana---but he saw the momentum, he had the lead. But look: all he did in Kentucky, West Virginia, Puerto Rico etc were parachute drops. He started his Western Strategy...No time at all, in those states, while she hustled and covered every inch of acreage, then claimed huge wins. While she she scrambled in South Dakota, he was in MICHIGAN Doesn't anybody get the big picture here??? Obama has "Dr. Phil'd Hillary. Like Dr Phil finesses his relationship with his wife, totally letting her appear as the core, the strength, supporting her limp noodle book etc etc-when he is clearly the intellectual, economic and insightful force of the duo–"Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?" mantra-

Obama and his camp have done much the same thing. BRILLIANT strategists. Brilliant. Obama didn't "lose" the second half of this game. He GAVE it to her. Yes, he fought hard in NC and won, and everything tipped toward him. Everyone called the race right then, but when she didn't withdraw. He Dr Phil'ed her from then on. He battled in Ohio and Indiana-but he saw the momentum, he had the lead. But look: all he did in Kentucky, West Virginia, Puerto Rico etc were parachute drops. He started his Western Strategy...No time at all, in those states, while she hustled and covered every inch of acreage, then claimed huge wins. While she she scrambled in South Dakota, he was in MICHIGAN

]]> By: JOSH http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-3/#comment-176518 JOSH Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:10:47 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176518 go obama/clinton go obama/clinton

]]> By: Dean, Mason http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-3/#comment-176514 Dean, Mason Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:06:20 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176514 Forget it. I can't stand all these charges of sexism from the Clinton campaign. And to hear it now from her supporters just angers me. Senator Clinton refuses to accept responsibility for a poorly managed campaign which is a big part of her problem. Then you actually have some of her supporters, truly believing that she some how got cheated out of the nomination. And to suggest that over 17million voters will be disfranchised is the dumbest argument I have ever heard. Especially considering that would be the case regardless of who won the nomination. Lots of people voted for Senator Obama as well. And at least he had the courtesy to run with a modicum of dignity. Sure..go ahead...throw your hands up in the air and threaten to vote for McCain. Then, every time another flag draped coffin comes home from Iraq...and eventually Iran...while large Oil corporations rake in multi billion dollar profits...you can pat yourselves on the back and say "I told you so". If Senator Obama loses in the General...it will be a Self-Clintoned Filled Prohpecy. Forget it.

I can't stand all these charges of sexism from the Clinton campaign. And to hear it now from her supporters just angers me. Senator Clinton refuses to accept responsibility for a poorly managed campaign which is a big part of her problem.

Then you actually have some of her supporters, truly believing that she some how got cheated out of the nomination.

And to suggest that over 17million voters will be disfranchised is the dumbest argument I have ever heard. Especially considering that would be the case regardless of who won the nomination. Lots of people voted for Senator Obama as well. And at least he had the courtesy to run with a modicum of dignity.

Sure..go ahead...throw your hands up in the air and threaten to vote for McCain. Then, every time another flag draped coffin comes home from Iraq...and eventually Iran...while large Oil corporations rake in multi billion dollar profits...you can pat yourselves on the back and say "I told you so".

If Senator Obama loses in the General...it will be a Self-Clintoned Filled Prohpecy.

]]> By: Watermann http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-3/#comment-176510 Watermann Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:59:52 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176510 It`s political business as usual. Poker for money and power depending on the answer on only one question. Does Barack Obama have a chance of winning in fall without or with Hillary Clinton. Senior advisors will have to analyse the situation and it will again be a superstory for CNN and other newsrooms. It`s a pity that all the comments on the topics made by a lot of common and sensible people ending " not to give Hillary Clinton the VP spot", don`t matter at all or any more. It`s political business as usual. Poker for money and power depending on the answer on only one question. Does Barack Obama have a chance of winning in fall without or with Hillary Clinton. Senior advisors will have to analyse the situation and it will again be a superstory for CNN and other newsrooms. It`s a pity that all the comments on the topics made by a lot of common and sensible people ending " not to give Hillary Clinton the VP spot", don`t matter at all or any more.

]]> By: tom http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-3/#comment-176509 tom Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:58:49 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176509 Too many bridges have been burned, she cannot run for VP. But for uniting the party she should recommend a candidate and Obame should accept him/her. Maybe that's back door politics, but maybe it helps. Too many bridges have been burned, she cannot run for VP. But for uniting the party she should recommend a candidate and Obame should accept him/her.
Maybe that's back door politics, but maybe it helps.

]]> By: Joyce-Houston http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-3/#comment-176507 Joyce-Houston Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:57:28 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176507 Don't forget every candidate has baggage and the media will go through your life with a fine tooth comb. The purpose of the media is to find out what it is and to use it against you to boost up their ratings. We all have some baggage and if we are not careful the baggage will come back to haunt us.. I believe Hilliary will accept the vp spot and it will bring all of us together. Don't forget every candidate has baggage and the media will go through your life with a fine tooth comb.
The purpose of the media is to find out what it is and to use it against you to boost up their ratings.
We all have some baggage and if we are not careful the baggage will come back to haunt us..
I believe Hilliary will accept the vp spot and it will bring all of us together.

]]> By: ginger http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-3/#comment-176506 ginger Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:52:56 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176506 Hi David, Thanks for pointing out that FACTS about the STATS. If Not for the Rev. Wright episode HRC would have been gone. But then again we'll never really know for sure. The Rev. Wright issue was certainly a mask for some people who had no intention of supporting a black candidate. It is time for the DNC party and this nation to come together and elect Sen. Obama as President. No more drama vote Obama. "People get ready there's a train aw comin you don't need no ticket you just get on board." All the aboard the Obama train. Next stop the White House. "Fired up and ready to go" Hi David,

Thanks for pointing out that FACTS about the STATS. If Not for the Rev. Wright episode HRC would have been gone. But then again we'll never really know for sure. The Rev. Wright issue was certainly a mask for some people who had no intention of supporting a black candidate. It is time for the DNC party and this nation to come together and elect Sen. Obama as President.

No more drama vote Obama.

"People get ready there's a train aw comin you don't need no ticket you just get on board." All the aboard the Obama train. Next stop the White House.

"Fired up and ready to go"

]]> By: Steven Gall http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-3/#comment-176505 Steven Gall Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:52:30 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176505 As much as I disagree with your assertion that Clinton earned a place on the ticket, there is some benefit to discussion in that quarter. Even those of us that do not like the tactics she has employed in this race acknowledge her capacities, especially when it comes to policy and connections within the democratic power grid. I believe that Obama would be well served by having Clinton play a role in his cabinet rather than as VP. Clinton has consistently show her abilities in this direction and would have more power in decision making and her ability to set the agenda if allowed to do so. But, as this is all speculation, we will wait and see what develops and hope that both candidates weigh not only their futures, but also the strengths they bring to the table. That, in essence, is what leadership is all about. And as for folks that claim they would cross the party line for such a team up, they do not really want a united party any how. If they did, they would have enough respect to give both Clinton and Obama the benefit of the doubt and trust their judgement as to what is best for the country. Both have an opportunity to show their patriotism as far as I am concerned. As much as I disagree with your assertion that Clinton earned a place on the ticket, there is some benefit to discussion in that quarter. Even those of us that do not like the tactics she has employed in this race acknowledge her capacities, especially when it comes to policy and connections within the democratic power grid. I believe that Obama would be well served by having Clinton play a role in his cabinet rather than as VP. Clinton has consistently show her abilities in this direction and would have more power in decision making and her ability to set the agenda if allowed to do so. But, as this is all speculation, we will wait and see what develops and hope that both candidates weigh not only their futures, but also the strengths they bring to the table. That, in essence, is what leadership is all about. And as for folks that claim they would cross the party line for such a team up, they do not really want a united party any how. If they did, they would have enough respect to give both Clinton and Obama the benefit of the doubt and trust their judgement as to what is best for the country. Both have an opportunity to show their patriotism as far as I am concerned.

]]> By: Tom http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-3/#comment-176504 Tom Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:51:20 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176504 Didn't she actually win FL and MI in the first half? If so Obama won the second half... Didn't she actually win FL and MI in the first half? If so Obama won the second half...

]]> By: Albert Ft lauderdale http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/two-minute-warning-at-the-political-superbowl/comment-page-3/#comment-176503 Albert Ft lauderdale Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:49:51 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-176503 Hillary has done a great job and it would be a mistake to leave her aside of this constest for the nominee or for the elections in November. The Democratic party needs to win this coming elections and Hillary is a main stone for it. Nothing against Sen. Obama; but the party will make a HUGE mistake leaving Hillary behind. Remember, it is not just Hillary; but all her supporters behind. I hope wisdom come into our way and we win the elections in November. Hillary has done a great job and it would be a mistake to leave her aside of this constest for the nominee or for the elections in November. The Democratic party needs to win this coming elections and Hillary is a main stone for it. Nothing against Sen. Obama; but the party will make a HUGE mistake leaving Hillary behind. Remember, it is not just Hillary; but all her supporters behind. I hope
wisdom come into our way and we win the elections in November.

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